Pikes Peak America’s Mountain is on elevation of 14,115 feet. It has 19 miles highway around the mountain and between the clouds to reach to the Peak. With an altitude of 14,115 feet above sea level, it ranks 31st in elevation among Colorado’s 54 “Fourteeners”.
Pikes Peak offers amazing hiking experience with breathtaking views. When we visited Pikes Peak it was snowing and I and my husband were 1st visitor to reach at the entrance. We waited 20 mins because crew was clearing roads. But it was worth waiting. I would advise you to visit this place both in winter and summer. The view was incredible.
Entrance gate at Pikes Peak
There are plenty of activities which you can do like Picnicking, Fishing and Hiking. There are three lakes for fishing, which opens from
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Wear proper shoes which comfortable for walk.
If you are planning to hiking than wear shorts or comfortable bottoms for a safety.
As usual get water,drinks and food so you don't have to stay hungry. You can eat your lunch at picnic area so you don't have to come out.
Points to visit in Pikes Peak
On Pikes Peak entrance they will charge depends on how many persons are there in a car. They also provide you map which shows marks of points and miles. Generally after each mile they had marking so you can identify how far you reached. They have 20 different spots to explore which includes parks and lakes. Almost all points have parking facilities.
Very 1st point which you should not miss so stop by at camera point and start your journey with the amazing view from the 8220 feet height.
There are four picnic areas on the way to Pikes Peak. It starts with Crowe Gulch at 8540 feet high than Crystal reservoir visitor center with cafeteria at 9160 feet than Halfway Picnic grounds at 9930 feet and last is Glen Cove. Beside these there are no picnic table arrangements at other